Melba Jean Durham Obituary
We bid farewell to Melba Jean Durham (Waco, Texas), born in DeKalb, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 7, 2025 at the age of 77. Melba Jean touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Melba Jean may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She is survived by: her niece Tamara Dailey of Shreveport, LA; her sister-in-law Debra Miller of Shreveport, LA.; her caregiver Betty Sue Wells; her close friends, Sherry, Spike Pattillo and Dr. Matt Pattillo; her roommate Clyda; and also Sara Beth.
A graveside service was held on Friday, February 14th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Oakwood Cemetery (2124 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76706).
